Analytical Testing and Application Scientist, Polymer Rheology

Job overview

The Analytical Testing and Application Scientist, Polymer Rheology role is onsite in Baytown, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports ExxonMobil's Baytown Complex and its integrated manufacturing and technology operations. The scientist applies polymer characterization expertise to solve technical challenges, support product innovation, and improve manufacturing performance. The role contributes by developing and implementing analytical methods, connecting polymer structure to performance, and translating technical findings into product, customer, and business insights.

What you'll do

• Apply advanced characterization techniques including rheology, polymer fractionation, thermal analysis, and mechanical analysis
• provide technical leadership in polymer characterization
• develop, optimize, validate, and implement analytical methods
• serve as subject matter expert for rheology and related techniques
• investigate relationships between polymer microstructure and mechanical, rheological, and thermal response
• collaborate across product development, manufacturing, commercial, and research teams
• evaluate emerging characterization technologies
• communicate technical findings
• contribute to intellectual property, publications, and conference presentations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

analytical testing scientist

polymer rheology

polymer characterization

baytown tx

exxonmobil

onsite

rheology

thermal analysis

mechanical analysis

polymer fractionation

product development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Pension plan
• savings plan with a 7% company match when the employee contributes at least 6%
• medical, dental, and vision plans
• workplace flexibility programs
• health and counseling resources
• disability plan.

Why this role

Requires a PhD in Polymer Science, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering with a polymer physics background; five or more years of polymer characterization experience; and three or more years of hands-on rheological instrumentation and testing experience.

About the employer

ExxonMobil is hiring for this role. Industry: Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing. Sector: 32.